What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
theatromaniac
Example
My friend is a theatromaniac and goes to see every play that comes to town. [theatromaniac: noun]
Example
She is so knowledgeable about theater, I always enjoy talking to her about it. [theatromaniac: adjective]
theatergoer
Example
He is a dedicated theatergoer and has season tickets to the local theater company. [theatergoer: noun]
Example
I am a big theatergoer and love to explore different genres of plays. [theatergoer: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Theatergoer is a more common word than theatromaniac and is widely used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between theatromaniac and theatergoer?
Theatergoer is a more formal word than theatromaniac and is appropriate for use in both formal and informal contexts.